Lot 1375. A celadon-glazed barrel-form vase, Qianlong six-character iron-red sealmark and of the period (1736-1795); 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 120,000. Price realised HKD 180,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2006. 

Well potted, the sides moulded with two studded bands and a pair of mythical-beast heads, each suspending a mock ring handle, all under a soft olive-green glaze of even tone thinning almost to white on the extremities, an unglazed ring surrounding the recessed base inscribed with the reign mark, box.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 30 May 2006